Employment Opportunities

All applications for employment with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and other county extension associations must be submitted through the Cornell University Employment System . We do post available job opportunities on this page when they become available with links to the Cornell website, for your convenience.  

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County provides equal employment and program opportunities.


For full position descriptions, please click the position name to open and view the attached full position description.

Human Development Educator

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Human Development Educator works under the general program supervision of the Family & Community Resilience Educator to provide program delivery, including management and coordination of the parenting programs in Orange County. The role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of parenting education programs to meet the needs of Orange County youth, families and professionals. Responsibilities include preparation and facilitation of multiple research-based parenting series, and delivery of one-time workshops. This position will also work with kinship families and provide opportunities for peer mentor development. In collaboration with the supervisor, this role is responsible for the coordinating the Making Healthful Decisions Conference, the Orange County Parenting and Kinship Coalitions. Additional duties include responding to parenting inquiries, contributing to indirect marketing efforts through blog posts, video chats, and social media.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position working 30 hours per week. Represents the association to the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University.

All applications must be received on-line by November 12, 2025. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Please see the full position description, Click HERE

To Apply, CLICK HERE

Nutrition Program Educator (EFNEP)

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Nutrition Program Educator teaches nutrition education to low-income families in various settings throughout the community. With comprehensive training and supervision, the Nutrition Program Educator will be expected to plan and facilitate a series of 6–8-week lessons that focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety, and food resource management/ budgeting. The Nutrition Program Educator is required to perform duties and provide education in both English and Spanish. 

The educator must:

  • Be confident speaking in front of groups and engaging adult and youth participants in class activities
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively recruit and retain participants and collaborate with community agencies, and
  • Have excellent time management skills and are self-driven, to successfully work independently with minimal supervision.

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS THROUGH THE EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (EFNEP) AS PART OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (NIFA), AN AGENCY WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA).

This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position. 

All applications must be received on-line by November 4, 2025. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Please see the full position description, Click HERE

To Apply, CLICK HERE

Agriculture Administrative Assistant

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Agriculture Administrative Assistant provides secretarial/clerical/administrative support for Agriculture Program educators and program assistants. Work involves diversified duties requiring extensive knowledge of the job function including: word processing, spread sheets, data management and computer presentations. Perform general typing/word processing of correspondence, manuscripts, reports, office forms, etc. Provide typing/word processing of variety of letters, brochures, technical papers, and manuscripts that possibly require familiarity with technical technology; use software functions to edit, format, produce and display. Use worksheets and databases for data entry. Individual will be expected to provide customer service to volunteers, producers, and clerical support to educational programs. Within the limits of standard or accepted practice requires the use of judgment in analyzing facts and circumstances surrounding work situations, problems or transactions; and in determining action to be taken working with Issue Leader. May assist the Agriculture Issue Leader with administrative work.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position.

All applications must be received on-line by October 30, 2025. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Please see full position description, Click HERE

To apply, CLICK HERE

Childcare Providers Needed

CCE Orange County Relatives As Parents Program, better known as RAPP, is currently looking to hire Child Care Providers to assist in planning and carrying out early childhood group settings and activities for a wide range of development from infant to school age. Parents/Guardians will be participating in parenting education workshops while children are cared for in a separate space.

Workshop series meet weekly for six (6) to eight (8) weeks. If more than six (6) children in a group, a second Child Care Provider will be present. Workshops are due to begin shortly. 

Compensation is $17.00 per hour. 

Anyone interested please email Lucy Joyce, LTJ1@cornell.edu
with a cover letter, resume or contact information in order to connect with you.

Please see full position description, Click HERE.

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Last updated October 30, 2025